Our first yorkie Kenji lived to be 18, we have his birth and health records to back it up. His vet was always amazed at how good of shape he was in. He ran wide open right up til the day we finally made the decision to put him down. His heart was still strong but his legs would give out on him and he would lay crying waiting for us to pick him up. It was the hardest thing we have ever done, I pretty much grew up with Kenji by my side.
I think he lived to be so old because of how active he always was and he was never overweight. He also dranks loads of water , not sure if that helped or not.
Our second yorkie Kassie will be ten this coming July.
Sherri
Last edited by sherrijmkassie; 11-26-2007 at 07:37 AM.
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